Shanghai Museum

Shanghai museum boasts 120,000 Chinese art pieces and archeological findings. Permanent exhibits feature bronzes, ceramics and paintings, among other artifacts.

The stunning exterior offers a taste of the beauty and elegance found within. The facilities include a library with 20,000 books, a conservation laboratory and a lecture room. There is a gift shop on the first floor, a non- smoking teahouse and several antique and curio stalls. The building is an architectural showpiece. The rooftop with glassed dome is modeled on a Han Dynasty mirror.

Very conveniently located in the center of Shanghai in People's Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven Galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art.

The ancient ceramics collection is a special Shanghai Museum treasure. Among more than 500 pieces are artworks from various dynasties. Chinese paintings and calligraphy have profound traditions and unique national styles. Masterpieces from different periods and genres are featured.

Hours : Su- F 9a- 5p, Sa 9a- 7p

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Contact Information

Shanghai Museum
201 Renmin Da Dao
200003 Shanghai, SHI

Tel. +862163723500

http://www.shanghaimuseum.net